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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,145.40, 377,009.70 and 144,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,145.40, 377,009.70 and 144,614.20 is: 217,089.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,145.40 : 377,009.70 = 144,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,145.40/377,009.70 = 144,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,145.40x = 377,009.70 × 144,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,145.40x = 54,520,956,157.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,520,956,157.74/251,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,089.21

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